Chapter 94

Xena's POV

"I really appreciate it," I said, turning to give him a tight hug. He held me close for a few seconds before releasing me.

"We'd better get going. Your brunch starts in five minutes," Ryder sald, his green eyes taking in my appearance with appreciation.

"Okay.

We walked toward the door and then down the stairs to the kitchen As we entered the dining room, everyone shouted, "Happy birthday!"

"Thank you!" I said to everyone, but made a beeline straight for Logan, wrapping him in a big hug.

"Happy for you, sis," he whispered in my ear.

"Thanks. Did you find your mate?" I asked, silently hoping my brother could be as happy as I was.

"No, but it's not Keira. I saw her earlier and she ran off crying," Logan said, releasing me, then shaking hands with Ryder.

Dad walked over and hugged me, then also shook hands with Ryder. Even Ryder's parents were present.

"Welcome to our family," Alpha Benedict said to me while clasping Ryder's hand.

"Thank you! I'm happy to be part of this pack," I replied, trying to sound more confident than I felt.

"Let me see!" Ama squealed.

I pulled the side of my dress aside slightly to show them my mark.

"Nice!" Logan said.

for you," Ama laughed, looking

head and kissed

she said, her voice excited and trembling as she pulled me

"Of course!"

that actually made my appetite come alive. I grabbed a plate of Caesar chicken

renovation going?"

you weren't there. She arranged everything perfectly," Logan answered

she is amazing,

progress after we

your shop, Alpha

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yes, they got the shop cleaned up.

in about

Alpha Benedict said, his tone

bit

looked questioningly at Ryder, who immediately refused to meet my eyes. "Damn it,

hell is going on

do you

asked.

eyes fixed directly on him. "Cut the bullshit. What

"Told you, man,"

Ryder.

turned to face me. "Tatum and his

heart sank to my stomach. Tatum, the last person I wanted to see, the enemy who had tried to harm us. The thought of dancing with him made me sick. What made me angrier was

keep this from me?" I

going to tell

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